The striker has been on loan at Central Coast Mariners in Australia where he recently played alongside Usain Bolt.

Meanwhile, Birmingham Live reports Henri Lansbury’s claret and blue career hasn’t ignited, for whatever reason, since his January move from Nottingham Forest and sitting in the stands every week shouldn’t satisfy a player who’s excelled at this level previously.

Wigan striker targeted by Bundesliga big spenders

Strange one this, but there are several reports linking former Man Utd man Nick Powell with a move to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Backed by energy drink giant Red Bull, Leipzig have spent big bucks in recent seasons and even had a foray into the Champions League last year.

Leipzig fans (Image: Bongarts/Getty Images)

They're in the Europa League this term and flying high in third in the Bundesliga - two points clear of fifth-placed Bayern Munich.

Powell is out of contract at Wigan at the end of the season and the Latics may be forced to cash in in January with their 24-year-old star man ready to make another high profile move.

Leeds' Portugal scouting explained

Yesterday it was reported that for the first time in some months representatives of Leeds United have been spotted in Portugal.